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ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES 
Discription: This course is an analysis of the interaction between land, people and the built environments with a focus on New Jersey. A broad spectrum of environmental issues are surveyed through lecture, group discussion and writings. This web site provides relevant information for the course. In addition, course requirements and grades are posted throughout the semester. General Note: The web site is not a substitute for class. Most of the information covered during the course is current and can not be found in a text book. If you do not plan on attending class regularly, do not plan on passing the course. Syllabus: Location: Food Science Auditorium Hours: tues / thurs. period 5 January - class begins (tues.20th) February - project proposal (tue.17th) March - first paper due (thurs.5th) / midterm exam (thurs.12th) April - second paper due (thurs.9th) / project due (thurs.23th) May - final exam (thurs.7rd) / course recollection (fri.8th) Texts / Lectures: Below are the two required texts for this course and a link to the list of lectures organized by month. Each lecture has a link to important information and lists the background reading that is required prior to each class. A Sand County Almanac: With Essays on Conservation from Round River, A. Leapold (abbrev: SCA) First Along the River, B. Kline (abbrev: FAR) Environmental Issues Lectures List Link Grading Policy: Midterm Examine________100 pts. Final Examine___________100 pts. Discussion papers (2 @ 50 pts. each)_______100 pts. Project/Term Paper______150 pts. Project Proposal_________25 pts. Course Recollection______25 pts. Totals: 455=A / 410=B / 380=C / D=Not Acceptable See Grade Postings Discussion Papers: Most topic reviews will include a small group discussion session. Two papers, derived from these discussions are required. These papers contain a brief overview of the topic, the views of the group and your opinion. They should be approximately two pages. Discussion Paper Topics Tests: Each hourly exam includes those topics and readings assigned during the semester. The second exam is not cumulative. The tests consist of several sections, traditional questions and essays. You have the option of choosing the type of question you wish to answer. Project Proposal: The most effective way to learn something is to "do it". Experience is not only the best teacher it is the lens through rich we create ourselves. Your project proposal is a brief written (approximately 500 word) description of your project. Term Paper or Project: A term paper or project is also required. A paper must be based on one of the critical issues covered in class. It should cover the issue in depth. Projects will also be based on these issues; however the documentation of the project will depend upon the type of work that is undertaken. Papers or projects must be approved before you start. Course Recollection: Photocopy or scan five pages of your class notes. At the bottom of each page explain why it was one of the classes you liked the most.or disliked.  Donegal, Ireland 2006 |
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